Month: January 2007

After Militia Murders Protester, Workers Rally in Tehran

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Iranian laborers took to the streets again this week after one of their coworkers was murdered by the regime during last week’s protest.Daneshjoo.org reports:Tens of Gazvin’s “Poochineh Baft” textile workers protested, yesterday in Tehran, against the murder of one of their collleagues and their poor conditions.Their colleague was killed, last week, following the brutal attack of local militiamen who were sent to smash the workers peaceful protest.Thousands of Iranian workers, especially of Textile industry, have lost their jobs in the last years due to officials poor management and rampant corruption.

Another UFO Spotted in Western Iran!!

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Last week Iran’s Fars News reported that a massive “UFO” smashed into the Barez Mountains of central Iran and caused a massive explosion so big that it was witnessed by people from several cities, 100 kilometers north of the capital city of Kerman!Today, there are reports of another UFO hovering over Western Iran!After the UFO blast last week in the mountains of central Iran witnessed by citizens from 7 cities, comes the news today of another UFO spotted in the vicinity of Bouyer Ahmad in western Iran.Fars News reports:TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- A radiant unidentified flying object was observed in the sky of Central Sepidar in the vicinity of Bouyer Ahmad in western Iran at 19:00 hours local time (15:30 GMT) Monday.

Well Congratulations!… Helen Thomas Wins National Honors

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Congratulations, Helen Thomas!While we were sleeping Helen Thomas received the prestigious 2006 Pink Badge of Courage Award from the anti-war, anti-capitalist, pro-Saddam, pro-deserter and pro-Hugo Chavez Code Pink Organization!What-a-go!

Edwards Stumps at the Church Pulpit

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For some reason, I don’t think this would be getting the same reception in the mainstream media if it was a Republican holding a political rally at a Christian Church- MLK Day, or not.Former Sen.

Pakistan Strikes Al Qaeda Hideouts Near Afghan Border!

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25-30 suspected Al Qaeda terrorists were killed in the air strike.Click to EnlargeThe AP released this minutes ago:ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan’s army destroyed three suspected al-Qaida hideouts in an air strike near the Afghan border on Tuesday, killing several members of the terror group, an army spokesman said.

Zapatero Says the ETA Bombing Was an "Accident"

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Back on December 29, 2006, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero announced he had great confidence in the “progress made” with the ETA terror organization:”I have the conviction that things are better for us with terrorism than five years ago and that in a year’s time things would be better for us.” The Next day an ETA bomb left 2 people dead at Barajas airport in Madrid from a massive bomb blast.Zapatero has referred to the bombing as an “accident” twice since the terrorist attack killed two innocents in Madrid.The opposition responded to Zapatero today by saying, “Supporting you in the fight against terrorism is suicide.”It’s not like Zapatero was not warned…Not only did the ETA terrorists state in September that they will not lay down its arms until the region gains independence, but up to a million Spaniards rallied in Madrid in June 2006 warning Zapatero about negotiating with the terror group.

Egypt Backs Bush Plan!

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This is interesting…Iran, Syria,, the Mainstream Media, and Democrats hate it…But, Egypt supports the Bush Plan for Iraq.The BBC reports:Egypt has told visiting US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice it will give its full support to Washington’s latest plans to try to stabilise Iraq.

Honor Killer in Qatar Pardoned for Strangling Sister

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The young man’s sentence is suspended as long as he does not commit the same crime again within three years.The Gulf Times reports:The Qatar Appeal Court has commuted the three-year imprisonment sentence awarded to a Jordanian teenager to “one suspended year” for “strangulating his sister to death” as the upper court said there was no clinching evidence to prove that it was a case of pre-meditated murder.The upper court’s decision means that if the convict repeated the offence within the next three years, the judgement will be carried out.The crime took place on March 25, 2005, in what is supposed to be a case of “honour killing”.

Saddam's Half Brother and Former Chief Justice Hanged in Iraq

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UPDATE: FOX News reports his head was severed during the execution:Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh confirmed the executions, saying those attending the hangings included a prosecutor, a judge and a physician.He also said Ibrahim’s head was severed from his body during his hanging.”In a rare incident, the head of the accused Barzan Ibrahim al-Hassan was separated from his body during the execution,” al-Dabbagh told reporters.

Iranian Rape Victim Nazanin Fatehi Cleared of Murder Charges

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Iranian authorities had sentenced her previously to death for murdering an attacker during an attempted rape.She will still be asked to pay “blood money” for her release in the amount of 260 million Iranian riyals ($30,600) to the victim’s family.SOS Iran (Persian) and Help Nazanin report:Nazanin Afshin-Jam and Mina Ahadi spoke with Nazanin Fatehi’s lawyers today regarding her retrial that took place on January 10th 2007.They have received verbal confirmation from the court that she will be exonerated from the charge of murder.

"Divine Victory" Cost Lebanese Families $35,000 Each

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Hezbollah’s “Divine Victory” did not come without a price tag…A Lebanese Hezbollah supporter waves a Hezbollah flag in front of a banner showing pictures of Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, bottom, Shiite Muslim spiritual leader Imam Moussa Sadr who disappeared on a trip to Libya in 1978, center, and Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, top, in the southern village of Kfar Kila, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept.

Nicaraguans Cheer Ortega & Ahmadinejad During Slum Tour

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The crowds came out to cheer the Jew-Hating Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during his slum tour on Sunday.Ortega and Ahmadinejad agreed that they share common enemies during Ahmadinejad’s stop in Nicaragua:MANAGUA (Reuters) – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a U.S.

Musharraf Starts Off Lahore Mixed Sex Marathon

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Thankfully, this year’s coed race passed without any incident of stone throwing.President Musharraf from Pakistan is a controversial figure here in the states where many think he does not do enough in fighting the War on Terror.

Iranian News Reports: Jyllands-Posten Editor Burned Alive!

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The Nation newspaper out of Pakistan reported back in June 2006 that the editor of Jyllands-Posten burned alive in his sleep and the Danish government was covering it up!Today, these rumors resurfaced and the news is sreading like wildfire.This cartoon of a man and his donkey caused mass rioting and the deaths across the Muslim World.Kamangir originally reported this news from the Iranian Fars News Agency.Jack’s Newswatch did some followup research.Iraqi TV channel of Al Forat may have reported this today as well.

Tunagate Update: Barney Frank Freaks on Floor

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After passing their minimum wage legislation earlier this week the Washington Times noted that that Speaker Pelosi exempted hometown companies from minimum wage increases by passing legislation that excluded American Samoa.

Tunagate: Today's Catch

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Oh, the pathetic hypocrisy continues!!!If you have not been following this story, RedState has several updates and a previous post is here.Picture by Bronco at EGrizAfter passing their minimum wage legislation earlier this week the Washington Times noted that that Speaker Pelosi exempted hometown companies from minimum wage increases by passing legislation that excluded American Samoa.

Democrats Find Their New Direction in a Can of Tuna

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“The answer is a Can of Tuna, Alex.”Question: Where will Democrat’s find their new direction for America?The Democrats’ new promise “A New Direction For America – Vote Democratic” ** The stock market is at a new all-time high and America’s 401 K’s are back.

Another Duke Professor Plays Judge, Jury & Fool

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** Related Update: Nifong just took himself off the Duke rape case!Karla Holloway is upset that the accused Duke lacrosse students were asked to come back to school.Duke professor Karla HollowayShe is upset that Duke is allowing two innocent students (they are still innocent, aren’t they?) back into school after wrongfully excusing them for bogus rape charges.The AP reports:DURHAM, N.C.

More on the … "Iranian UFO Mega-Blast"

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In the Iranian Regime, UFO events are common- No big deal!As reported here yesterday, the Iranian Fars News Service reported on Wednesday that a massive “UFO” struck down in the mountains of Central Iran!Fars News even included this picture with their story of a “UFO Crash in Central Iran”:Here is the account from Iran News:An Unidentified Flying Object crashed in Barez Mounts in the central province of Kerman Wednesday morning.

Barbara Boxer Berates "Childless" Condoleezza Rice

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It’s not the first time that Barbara Boxer has taken her claws to Condi.And, there is not a better chance to witness the differences between the two parties than when Babs and Condi get together.

More Boom in Iraq

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Iraqi-American Haider Ajina forwards this editorial from the Washington Times:Did you know that Iraqi real-estate prices have gone up several hundred percent since the fall of Saddam Hussein?

Toilet Rocket Attack at US Embassy in Athens!

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NYT- “Local residents called in to state television saying they had felt the explosion, which shattered some windows.”The rocket landed in a toilet on the third floor of the building.(BBC)Reuters reports:ATHENS (Reuters) – An explosion ripped through the U.S.

US Cities More Violent Than Iraqi Provinces

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With a violent death rate that matches Iraq’s, this New Orleans protester is looking for answers.New Orleans residents march towards City Hall during a protest against violent crimes in New Orleans, Louisiana January 11, 2007.